Code First: Girls (CF:G) are looking for a Community programmes associate (m/f/other) to join our team!​

Start date: Between 1st July -1st August 2017

Applications close date: At least until the 18th June 2017 (open until we find the right person)

Salary: We have a budget of £22-25K for this role

Commitment: Full time. We are looking for an individual who can commit to the company. This is to support us with team stability as we grow, and there is strong potential for promotion and pay rises.

​This is a junior/graduate level role that would suit an individual who's just finished their studies or has some work experience. No previous experience in the tech industry is required, but curiosity and enthusiasm is a must!

What’s the job about?

Code First: Girls is expanding, so we are now looking to recruit a new Community Programmes associate to work in this vibrant, exciting and key part of our business.

This is a junior/graduate level role that would suit an individual who's just finished their studies or has some work experience. No previous experience in the tech industry is required, but curiosity and enthusiasm is a must!​The role is busy and varied; you’ll work with our Head of communities and Community programmes manager to manage our community activities which include:

Our community courses,

Our community events, including our flagship annual conference (hosted at Twitter in 2017)

Activities related to our ‘Ones to watch’ community and mentoring programme

The role involves the following responsibilities:

Support the Head of Communities to grow our community courses from 30 to 60 locations across the UK, and help organise our community events (with support from the community programmes manager)

Manage our social media and liaise with our media and community partners

Support the community team to manage our student, instructor, and partner communities

Support the implementation of the CF:G community platform (summer 2017 onwards)

The job is full time, and based at our offices in Central London ( zone 1). Occasional UK travel is occasionally involved, usually to visit our community courses across the UK (from St Andrews to Southampton and Dublin). ​Our usual working day is 8 hours (including 1 hour for lunch), and we are happy to support flexible working around your work/life responsibilities. Some evening and weekend work will be required as part of your role. We are not able to offer overtime pay but do give TOIL.

You’ll be people managed by the Code First: Girls Head of Communities and line managed by the Communities Programme manager.

Our ideal candidate:

Key...

This role requires someone with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. It’s a busy team with a lot of activities over the year, so being able to work closely with your colleagues in the community team, and complete activities diligently and on time is key.

You’ll need be passionate about the with the Code First: Girls mission and interested in startups, coding and tech.

You will be a spokesperson for CF:G. This means you will be given to the opportunity to talk at events, and will work with our corporate partners including senior level stakeholders at companies such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Twitter and Google.

Skills wise, some previous coding experience will be helpful, but we're happy to train you if you don't. You don’t need to be a developer. You should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programmes (such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Someone who works well in a team, and can also make decisions independently seeking input when required. All applicants should have the right to live and work in the UK.

Desirable…

Knowledge of Google drive/docs, as well as e-marketing/comms tools such as Twitter and its tools, Facebook and other social media tools, MailChimp.

​​What is in it for you?

- You get to work at a multi-award winning, innovative and fast growing tech ecosystem company that is always open to new ideas.

- This job comes with industry exposure, responsibility and remit, and you’ll be supporting us with key business activities from the start.

- We work with some of the most innovative companies in the industry ranging from AI and VR, to Cybersecurity and FinTech, and have great connections in the industry. Companies we partner with include Twitter, Google, Level 39, Accenture, the Guardian and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. You have the chance to build your tech and entrepreneurial network, and also have a genuine impact on people’s lives and career development.

- We promise you a fun, inspiring, and positive working environment with supportive co-workers. As a team we advocate an open feedback philosophy, and will support you to reach your professional and technical development goals, including guaranteed admittance on our London CF:G coding courses and masterclasses. This is a busy role, and you would be working in the most vibrant and impactful part of our company.

- Guaranteed admittance on our London CF:G coding courses and masterclasses. ​- Other benefits include 20 working days holiday in addition to a full 2 weeks off over Christmas, a contribution pension scheme, a book allowance, as well as an annual external training allowance.

​Anything else worth mentioning?

- We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people including from all genders, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply. Our office is wheelchair friendly.